Thorsten AuthJan 29, 2025
How do active Brownian particles behave in an external alignment field? We used computer simulations to investigate gas-liquid phase coexistence, critical points, and the dynamics of spinodal decomposition. Dive into the details in Sameh's new paper or listen to the 'podcast' by NotebookLM that discusses the results for a more general audience! #ABPs #ActiveMatter #PGSB
https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.111.015425
https://youtu.be/SFfBWp32xD4
IndiaNewsWatchFeb 6, 2024

Sharp Fall in Number of MGNREGA Workers in Telangana After Union’s Push Towards Aadhaar-Based Pay

According to experts, the deletion of job cards outnumbered the additions under the scheme because of the new norm.

#telangana #MGNREGA #aadhaar #ABPS #labour #jobs #NPCI #AadhaarLinking #UIDAI #livelihood #india

https://thewire.in/labour/sharp-fall-in-number-of-mgnrega-workers-in-telangana-after-unions-push-towards-aadhaar-based-pay

Sharp Fall in Number of MGNREGA Workers in Telangana After Union’s Push Towards Aadhaar-Based Pay

According to experts, the deletion of job cards outnumbered the additions under the scheme because of the new norm.

The Wire
IndiaNewsWatchJan 1, 2024

Aadhaar-linked pay becomes mandatory for MGNREGS workers

The Centre mandates payment of all MGNREGA wages through an Aadhaar-based system though 34.8% of registered workers and 12.7% of active workers are not eligible; 7.6 crore workers deleted since April 2022.

#MGNREGA #aadhaar #ABPS #MGNREGS #wages #labour #UIDAI #unemployment #LabourRights #india

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/new-year-new-rule-for-mgnrega-workers/article67692863.ece

New Year, new rule for MGNREGA workers

Mandatory Aadhaar-based payment system for MGNREGA wages from January 1; 7.6 crore workers deleted in 21 months.

The Hindu
IndiaNewsWatchSep 25, 2023

Aadhaar unreliable in ‘hot, humid’ India: Moody’s

Amid India’s digital infra push, Moody’s says the world’s largest digital ID programme often denies service to users; it questions reliability of biometric technology, warns of privacy and security risks.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/amid-indias-global-digital-public-infrastructure-pitch-moodys-questions-aadhaar-efficacy/article67342025.ece

#aadhaar #moodys #DigitalID #identity #biometrics #AEPS #ABPS #MGNREGA #privacy #security #PersonalData #technology #UIDAI #india

Aadhaar unreliable in ‘hot, humid’ India: Moody’s

Moody's flags concerns about security and privacy vulnerabilities in centralised ID systems like India's Aadhaar. It notes service denials, biometric reliability issues, and the burden of authorization. It suggests decentralised ID systems, which offer users more control of their data and reduce online fraud.

The Hindu
IndiaNewsWatchAug 30, 2023

1.2 crore MGNREGS workers will not be paid because they are not on Aadhaar-based wage system

The fourth extension for mandatory payments under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme via Aadhaar Based Payments System ends on August 31. As the numbers stand, out of the total 26 crore job card holders, 41.1% are still not eligible for this mode of payment. The Ministry of Rural Development has ruled out any more extensions, arguing that among the active workers, only 18.3% are ineligible.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/many-nregs-workers-out-of-aadhaar-based-wage-system/article67249057.ece

#MGNREGS #ABPS #aadhaar #RuralDevelopment #wages #labour #NPCI #UIDAI #assam #nagaland #india

18.3% NREGS workers out of Aadhaar-based wage system

The government contends that ABPS accounts plug leaks, ensure speedy payments, and reduce rejections.

The Hindu
IndiaNewsWatchJun 26, 2023

Job card-Aadhaar mismatch | A missing letter means no work for MGNREGS workers in Odisha

61 lakh workers, many genuine beneficiaries, have been deleted in 2023 alone for reasons ranging from unwillingness to work to fake job cards.

#odisha #MGNREGS #aadhaar #labour #labir #unemployment #DigitalIdentity #ABPS #UIDAI #governance #technology #india

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/job-card-aadhaar-mismatch-a-missing-letter-means-no-work-for-mgnregs-workers-in-odisha/article67005710.ece

Job card-Aadhaar mismatch | A missing letter means no work for MGNREGS workers in Odisha

A mismatch between names on the MNREGS jobcards and Aadhaar card — A missing alphabet or a differently spelt name — is enough to push MGNREGS workers in Odisha to migrate to earn a living

IndiaNewsWatchJun 5, 2023

Aadhaar-based MGNREGA payment causing delays in wages, non-disbursal

Workers contracted under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in Telangana plan to stage state-wide protests against the new Aadhaar-based wage payment and app-based attendance systems.

#MGNREGA #MGNREGS #aadhaar #wages #labour #labor #employment #economy #NMMS #ABPS #UIDAI #UnionGovt #india

https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/aadhaar-based-mgnrega-payment-causing-delays-wages-non-disbursal-178064

IndiaNewsWatchFeb 17, 2023

Making Aadhaar-Based Payments Compulsory for NREGA Wages Is a Recipe for Disaster

A recent order of the Ministry of Rural Development has created a situation where a majority of NREGA workers cannot be paid, writes Jean Dreze.

#aadhaar #NREGA #labour #labor #MoRD #exclusion #wages #jobs #governance #UnionGovt #ABPS #india #JeanDreze

https://thewire.in/rights/aadhaar-payments-compulsory-nrega

Making Aadhaar-Based Payments Compulsory for NREGA Wages Is a Recipe for Disaster

A recent order of the Ministry of Rural Development has created a situation where a majority of NREGA workers cannot be paid.

The Wire